Catalog Description
CIOS 246 Implementing Internet Tools and Technologies
Exploration of advanced Internet topics. Students will learn to build a presence on the Internet; evaluate web hosting services, domain names and domain registration services. Students will learn how to implement and understand web communication tools, and develop and understanding of the impact of participating in social networks and the changing nature of these networks. (Recommended: CIOS 146; or equivalent skills.) (3+0) Offered As Demand Warrants

Skill Expectations
Students should have skills appropriate to the subject before they take this course. The subject of CIOS 246 will always be advanced and students should be prepared for the advertised subject.

List of Class Competencies

1. To be able to evaluate different methods of Internet access and to select the method appropriate to the site.
    
2. To be able to configure, diagnose, and optimize Internet access using current diagnostic tools.
    
3. To be able to design and set up an Internet site to support the purpose, and mission, of the business or department.
    
4. To be able to use current authoring and site management tools to design an Internet site to meet the needs of the intended users.
    
5. To be able to setup and configure a TCP/IP network for a business or department.
    
6. To be able to select, setup and configure Internet server hardware and software.
    
7. To be able to optimize the server software to meet the needs of an Internet site.
    
8. To be able to setup and configure Internet security for an Internet site.
    
9. To be able to add the ability to setup and serve different media types from an Internet site.
    
10. To be able to provide Internet collaboration tools for an Internet site.
     
11. To be able to research and adopt appropriate current Internet practices to an Internet site.
     
12. To be able to create and implement a plan to maintain and update an Internet site.
     
13. To be able to integrate a database into an Internet site to allow real time access to data.
     
14. To be able to use the appropriate scripts and tools to fulfill the purpose of an Internet site.
     
15. To be able to use design and implement a plan for redundancy and backup for an Internet site.
     
16. To be able to monitor and evaluate site usage and to make changes to the site to effectively meet the needs of the people using the site.

Related Links:

• CIOS Course Descriptions
• Credit for Prior Learning